Category Archives: Learn Something New

Who was Malchus and what extraordinary thing happened to his ear? (Actually, two things happened to his ear. What were they?)             Answer:  Malchus is mentioned by name in the New Testament as the servant … Continue reading →

There was a woman in the Bible who murdered all of her grandchildren (except one) in order to seize the throne and rule unimpeded. Who was this woman? Who were her parents? Which grandchild escaped and was later made king? … Continue reading →

Who was the man that encamped against the city of Thebez, trapping its citizens in a tower? Who was the man’s father? After being mortally wounded by a woman, why did he ask his armorbearer to kill him?     … Continue reading →

In what city did some of the Jews resort to cannibalism? Why did this happen and what was the cause of it? When the king heard what had happened, he was upset. Should he have been surprised that this occurred? … Continue reading →

What was the cave of the field of Machpelah used for? Who bought it and how much did he pay for it?                 Answer: The cave of the field of Machpelah was used … Continue reading →

When Jesus fed the 5,000 with 5 loaves and 2 fishes, it wasn’t the first time a miracle like that had been done. In the Old Testament, who fed a crowd with just a few loaves of barley bread? How … Continue reading →

Paul and Barnabas had a disagreement over taking John Mark with them as they departed from Antioch in Acts 15. Let’s learn some more about this young man. Who was his mother? Who was his cousin? What was his Jewish … Continue reading →

Who or what was Nehushtan?                 Answer: Nehushtan was the name given to the bronze serpent that Moses had made in Numbers 21. During the wilderness wanderings, the people of Israel had complained … Continue reading →

King David had an elite force of mighty men who were known for their fantastic feats. Which one of them killed a lion in a pit on a snowy day? Which one killed 800 men at one time? Which one … Continue reading →

Which false prophet used iron horns as a visual aid to a king? What did the horns represent and which king was this shown to?               Answer:  Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah made horns … Continue reading →